Introducing the International Journal
of Agriculture and Rural Development [IJARD]

The International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD) is a peer reviewed journal designed to provide information in the areas of agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics. The journal is aimed at disseminating information in the field of Agriculture including Agricultural economics, Agricultural extension and Rural development, Animal sciences, Agronomy, Forestry and Wildlife resources, Soil science, Agricultural engineering and Food processing. The School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Oweri, Nigeria publishes the journal. The journal is published twice a year, in June and December. For more information, contact Professor C.C Asiabaka, the Editor-in- Chief, IJARD, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Federal University of Technology. P.M.B 1526, Oweri Nigeria. Email: ccasiabaka@yahoo.com